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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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